Her high-pitched whine next to my ear caused my eardrum to burst in itchy pain, and I had to turn my head away to keep her from doing real damage as she let out another prolonged squeal. Hi. “Indeed,” Psalter confirmed, and then he hesitated. When? I decided to keep Natalie on read. We danced together… a dance of defiance, lust, and outrage. I could’ve been the rich new boyfriend if I had acted sooner. It’ll be paid for.”
Dan’s face screwed up, and fresh tears started to brim at the corners of his eyes. Or… walk in there and ask her to stay with you. My phone vibrated in my hand as I received another notification—a text from a new number I didn’t recognize. Just tell me what I need to do.”
“She has a phone, right?”
“Bobbi? I’m sorry we haven’t met in person before today.”
I felt like a heel for not talking to him sooner. None of our moments of reprieve were tender or caring… we were two people who wanted to keep going… to continue our
